SOLUTION: I need a hand solving this inequality, not sure of the first step to take. (x+2)/(x+3) < 0

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Question 339386: I need a hand solving this inequality, not sure of the first step to take.
(x+2)/(x+3) < 0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+2)/(x+3) < 0
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Draw a number line.
Plot the values x = -2 and x = -3
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Test a check point in each of the three number line intervals.
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(x+2)/(x+3) < 0
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Check x = -10; -/- < 0 ; false
Check x = -1; +/- < 0 ; true, so solutions in (-3,-2)
Check x = 0; +/+ < 0 ; false
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Ans: -3< x < -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.